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IQS-8120/8130 Transport Blazer - next-generation SONET/SDH test module series

Combines advanced SONET, SDH, DSn, PDH and OTN (optical transport) test functions in a single unit

  • Discontinued date: 8/31/2014
  • End-of-service and support date: 8/31/2019

Key features

DS0/E0 to OC-192/STM-64/OTU2 testing in a single module
Supports SONET, SDH, DSn, PDH, next-generation SONET/SDH and OTN testing
Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH (EoS) testing via GFP, VCAT and LCAS software options
OTN forward error correction (FEC) and optical channel data unit (ODU) multiplex testing capabilities as per ITU-T G.709
Offers ODU0 (1.25 Gbit/s) container with Gigabit Ethernet and SONET/SDH client signals for qualifying newly and efficiently mapped transport and datacom services over OTN
Supports circuit and packet ODUflex testing capabilities for OTN bandwidth optimization
Multichannel SDT measurements and real-time error/alarm monitoring for SONET/SDH and OTN
SmartMode signal structure discovery for rates of up to 10 Gbit/s, with real-time simultaneous monitoring of all discovered STS/AU and user-selected VT/TU channels
Intuitive, feature-rich user interface with automated test scripting and multi-user remote management capabilities

Applications

DS0/E0 to OC-192/STM-64 BER testing
Next-generation SONET/SDH and OTN (OTU-1/OTU-2) testing

Description

The next step in SONET/SDH testing

The increased demand for data and video services continues to drive the need for more cost-effective networks. Technologies such as next-generation SONET/SDH/OTN are becoming more important to service providers as they offer an economical means of introducing new revenue-generating, Ethernet-based transport services on existing SONET/SDH infrastructures. In addition, implementation of optical transport network (OTN) (ITU-T G.709) will also help reduce the cost of operating DWDM networks by achieving higher transmission quality with longer optical links through the use of forward error correction (FEC).

This opportunity creates the need for test solutions that can help ensure proper deployment, operation and maintenance of standard SONET/SDH, OTN and new Ethernet-based transport networks.

EXFO's IQS-8120 (2.5/2.7 Gbit/s) and IQS-8130 (10/11.3 Gbit/s) Transport Blazer test modules provide advanced DSn/PDH, SONET/SDH, next-generation SONET/SDH and OTN test functions in a single unit, eliminating the need for multiple, purpose-built test and measurement platforms when testing new data-aware SONET/SDH/OTN devices in lab or manufacturing environnements.

SONET/SDH testing and troubleshooting

The IQS-8120/8130 Transport Blazer modules offer a wide range of SONET/SDH test functions, allowing users to perform tests ranging from simple bit-error-rate (BER) testing to advanced characterization and troubleshooting procedures. These functions include:

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